Production Planner

Navantia UK

Scotland

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Company pension

33 days holiday

Job summary

A leading shipbuilding and defense company in Scotland is seeking a skilled Production Planner to develop and optimize production plans. The successful candidate will leverage advanced ERP systems to manage production schedules and ensure efficient operations. Candidates need a degree in Supply Chain or a related field, complemented by substantial experience in production planning. A competitive salary and benefits are offered for this full-time role.

Qualifications

Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience using ERP systems for production planning and MRP.
Experience managing complex production schedules and multi-level BOMs.
Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and sales.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts.
Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
Monitor production progress and adjust plans.
Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources.
Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning.
Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars).
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules.

Skills

Production Planning

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

BOMs & routings

Inventory optimization

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Navantia UK is a UK incorporated company, subsidiary of Spanish Navantia, created to work with UK industrial partners in shipbuilding, defence and in offshore wind energy. With a history that goes back more than 300 years, Navantia is a world reference in the design, building, integration and life cycle support of state‑of‑the‑art war ships for the Spanish Navy and international customers and has extensive experience in ToT programmes.

Job Purpose

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising production plans to meet customer demand while balancing capacity, materials, and inventory constraints. The role requires advanced use of ERP systems to ensure accurate planning, scheduling, and reporting across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Create and maintain detailed production plans aligned with sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory targets
Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules to maximise efficiency and service levels
Monitor production progress and adjust plans to respond to changes in demand, capacity, or material availability
Ensure optimal use of labour, equipment, and resources
Use ERP systems as the primary planning and control tool for production, materials, and capacity planning
Maintain accurate master data (BOMs, routings, lead times, calendars)
Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage material availability and delivery schedules

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven experience in a Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning role within a manufacturing environment
Strong hands‑on experience using ERP systems for production planning and MRP
Experience managing complex production schedules and multi‑level BOMs
Demonstrated experience working cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and sales

Education and Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or related discipline
Typically requires an undergraduate degree and broad experience or equivalent.

Additional Information

Competitive base salary
Company pension
33 days holiday

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